Equity and Diversity in the Arts

March 10th at 3 pm • 2019
Viva Events Center, Museum of Latin American Art, Long Beach 

Featured Speaker: Dr. Naomi André (professor and the author of the book Black Opera; History, Power, Engagement)
Performers: from LBO’s Frida; Bernardo Bermudez, Joanna Ceja, singers; Maria Dominique Lopez, Allan Palacios Chan, and pianist; Stephen Karr
Moderator: Tasha Hunter
Panelists: Lawrence Brownlee, Naomi André, Anthony Davis, Vanessa Chung, and Griselda Suarez

Author Dr. André speaks opera, black performers and of blackness. She is joined by opera star Lawrence Brownlee, Anthony Davis, composer of The Central Park Five, as well as Griselda Suarez Executive Director of Arts Council for Long Beach and Vanessa Chung a visual artist, designer, and educator on a panel about equity and experience. Performances will happen throughout the event. The final portion of the evening will be a talk back with the audience.

Reception to follow.

For tickets and more information, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/2199044827076015/